How to Pronounce "interloper"
word
ˈɪntɝˌɫoʊpɝ
IN-ter-loh-per
ˌɪntəlˈəʊpɐ
in-tuh-LOH-puh
Definition
A person who enters a place, group, or situation where they are not wanted or do not belong.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪntɝˌɫoʊpɝ
British English
ˌɪntəlˈəʊpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-ter-loh-per
UK
in-tuh-LOH-puh
Listen in Context
The neighbors saw him as an interloper in their quiet community.
The company viewed the new competitor as an interloper in the market.
As an interloper, he was not invited to the family gathering.
I felt like an interloper at the party since I didn't know anyone there.